Job Description

The purpose of the job is to:

• teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across discipline such as banking, business administration and/or business informatics according to set syllabus,
• contribute to academic leadership in the Department,
• facilitate curriculum design, implementation, and assessment in a variety of programmes and contexts.

The incumbent will also supervise postgraduate students and convene post-doctoral research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

a) Doctorate degree with specialisation in economics and/or finance and/or banking
b) At least 4 years' lecturing experience in higher education in economics, finance, banking, business administration and/or financial information systems
c) Evidence of research publications
Successful supervision (Masters' and /or Doctorates)
d) Evidence of record of service on departmental, faculty, and/or institutional committees (or other institutional structures),
e) Evidence of developing linkages with relevant industry or professional bodies and/or communities
Recommended:
An underpinning Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at NQF 7 with subject(s) of Finance, Banking, Economics

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

a) Coordinate teaching and learning of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as required by the departmental needs.
b) Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
c) Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty.
d) Develop, implement and review undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department.
e) Research supervision of postgraduate students.
f) Leadership in postgraduate teaching and learning programmes within the Department.
g) Contribute to the development/implementation of the departmental research vision and strategy.
h) Undertake active scholarship/research leading to grants and publications.
i) Contribute collegially to the work of the department, faculty, and the university through active participation in academic activities, committees, and management.
j) Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching and learning in theory and practice.

Competencies

a) Excellent teaching skills
b) Management and leadership competencies to coach others
c) Effective communication and information management skills
d) A Student-centered approach in conducting teaching
e) Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English
f) Proficiency in using MS Office 365 with Excel and Power-point
g) Ability to work in a team with well-developed interpersonal skills
h) Demonstrate professionalism and quality orientated work ethics
i) Plan, coordinate and supervise academic activities related to theory and banking/finance/management accounting practice
j) Ability to use online technology in interaction with students and staff
k) Qualitative and Quantitative research competencies

General Information

Closing Date: 25 August 2023

For enquires and assistance with your online application, please email Mr. Jabu Makhambi, (Human Capital Department) at makhambij@cput.ac.za

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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